Loureirin C

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Loureirin C Structure
Loureirin C structure
Common Name Loureirin C
CAS Number 116384-24-8 Molecular Weight 272.296
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 503.4±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C16H16O4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 189.6±22.2 °C

 Use of Loureirin C


Loureirin C, isolated from "Dragon’s blood", which is a deep red resin obtained from a variety of plant sources. The resin extracted from stems of Dracaena cochinchinensis is one such source of “dragon’s blood”, has a reputation for facilitating blood circulation and dispersing blood stasis. The resin has anti-bacterial, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-diabetic, and anti-tumor activities[1].

 Names

Name 3-(4-Hydroxy-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-propanone
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 Loureirin C Biological Activity

Description Loureirin C, isolated from "Dragon’s blood", which is a deep red resin obtained from a variety of plant sources. The resin extracted from stems of Dracaena cochinchinensis is one such source of “dragon’s blood”, has a reputation for facilitating blood circulation and dispersing blood stasis. The resin has anti-bacterial, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-diabetic, and anti-tumor activities[1].
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References

[1]. Su XQ, et al. Dihydrochalcones and homoisoflavanes from the red resin of Dracaena cochinchinensis (Chinese dragon's blood). Fitoterapia. 2014 Dec;99:64-71.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 503.4±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C16H16O4
Molecular Weight 272.296
Flash Point 189.6±22.2 °C
Exact Mass 272.104858
LogP 2.89
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.609
Storage condition 2-8°C

 Synonyms

3-(4-Hydroxy-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-propanone
1-Propanone, 3-(4-hydroxy-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-
3-(4-hydroxy-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-1-one